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11/23/2009

Eighty or so years before the sinister federal marriage amendment that tarnished the first decade of the 21st century, there came another kind of FMA. Overall, it wasn't as outright hostile as the modern version, with many of the points (a) still somewhat in practice in varying degrees to this very day; and (b) things that truly do strengthen the institution of marriage, as it were. But nevertheless, it's still interesting to note the similarities/missteps/biases that unite FMA 1.0 and FMA 2.Disgusting. For instance:

- Just like the 2000s failed attempt to interfere with civil bonds of matrimony, the 1920s version was all about putting an overreaching magnifying glass on America's bedrooms.

- It was also primarily championed by Republican members of congress.

- And, surprise, surprise -- the Prohibition era one was also designed to "protect children," especially from the "sub-normal"